In this timely and provocative talk drawn from the bestselling book 2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America, co-authored with fellow Washington Post reporters Josh Dawsey and Tyler Pager, ISAAC ARNSDORF takes audiences inside the most volatile and consequential presidential election in modern American history. Combining exclusive scoops with vivid storytelling, Arnsdorf offers a behind-the-scenes look at how Donald Trump reclaimed the White House and why Democrats failed to stop him. From strategy sessions and power struggles to voter disillusionment and campaign missteps, Arnsdorf dissects the forces that defined the 2024 race and what it signals about the future of American democracy. This talk delivers fresh insights for political observers, civic leaders, and anyone trying to make sense of a historic and deeply divisive election.

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In this gripping talk based on his widely praised first book, Finish What We Started, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist ISAAC ARNSDORF traces the MAGA movement’s quiet but relentless transformation of the Republican Party in the aftermath of January 6th. Drawing from extensive on-the-ground reporting and behind-the-scenes interviews, Arnsdorf unpacks how Trump’s grassroots supporters and political allies regrouped after their apparent defeat—and methodically took over the party machinery from the inside out. With striking clarity and nuance, Arnsdorf reveals how this movement reshaped American politics and set the stage for Donald Trump’s return as a dominant force. This talk is essential for anyone seeking to understand the roots of today’s political polarization, the evolution of the GOP, and the long-term impact of January 6th on our democracy.

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